Production Cell Lead (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Celestica Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Production Cell Leader to manage daily production schedules and coordinate inputs from planning and logistics to meet on-time delivery and quality targets.

You will lead, train and motivate a diverse team while driving efficiency and cost control in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree required with 4–6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production goals.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives a daily production schedule from planning and coordinates materials to manufacture, modify or repair products.
• Coordinates inputs and resources (materials, personnel, equipment) to achieve on-time production within budget.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.
• Manages controllable operating expenditure such as scrap and consumables.
• Guides teams to continuously improve processes and meet output and quality targets.
• Ensures timely return-to-work interviews and first-level disciplinary actions.

Skills

Production Coordination

Team Leadership

CI/Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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Production Cell Lead (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Location: Tucson, AZ, US

General Overview

• Functional Area: Operations (OPS)
• Career Stream: Production (OPS_PRD)
• Role: Production 6
• Job Title: Production Cell Leader 6
• Job Code: PD6-OPS-CELL
• Job Level: Level 06
• Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Detailed Description

Receives a daily production schedule from planning; receives material to manufacture modify or repair products from logistics.

Co-ordinates these inputs and a variety of resources (e.g., materials, personnel, equipment, etc.) to achieve on-time production of quality products within budget guidelines. Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.

Management of controllable operating expenditure e.g. scrap, consumables.

Identifies limits to production and guides teams to continuously improve processes.

Ensures all return to work interviews and first level disciplinary actions are conducted in a timely, consistent and professional manner.

Contributes to monthly forecasts and owns daily/weekly output and quality targets.

Manages the performance, motivation and satisfaction of all the team and processes to ensure key quality, output and efficiency targets are met.

Manages the training, skill development and growth of all staff to ensure multi skilled capability.

Knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.

Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit (WOR/MOR/RCCP).

Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics

Knowledge of ISO Standards and Company Contiuous Improvement Initiatives

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines and in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Platform

Physical Demands

Ability and willingness to work extended hours including afternoons and weekends

Willingness to work multiple shifts based on business needs

Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.

Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

Four to six years’ relevant experience.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

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